Summer 2026 Sales Internship - Paid

Overview Summer Sales Internship – Grit x Forge Marketing. Paid Internship | Housing Available | Leadership Opportunities | Summer 2026 Grit x Forge Marketing’s Summer Sales Internship offers college students hands-on experience in sales, leadership, and business development. As a Sales Representative, you’ll work with a team selling residential pest-control services in selected U.S. markets. This is a performance-based internship designed to help you develop communication, work ethic, resilience, and leadership skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. What You’ll Gain Performance-based earning opportunity: Compensation is commission-based with bonuses available. Earnings vary by individual performance. Housing arranged by us: Fully furnished summer housing is secured and organized by our team. Sales & leadership training: Ongoing mentorship and structured training throughout the summer. Professional development: Experience in marketing, lead generation, and closing sales. Incentive programs: Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and team competitions. What You’ll Learn Professional communication and interpersonal skills Goal setting and performance tracking Sales fundamentals and negotiation techniques Time management and self-discipline Leadership fundamentals for high performers Who We’re Looking For This internship is ideal for college students or recent graduates who are: Competitive and goal-oriented Interested in sales, entrepreneurship, or leadership Willing to work outdoors and engage directly with customers Coachable and open to feedback Willing to relocate for the summer if selected Where Top Performers Go After This Role Skills This internship is designed to build real-world skills in sales, leadership, and performance under pressure. Many of our former reps have gone on to pursue careers in: Medical device sales SaaS and tech sales Commercial and enterprise sales Real estate and real estate investing Financial services and wealth management Investment banking and private equity Corporate finance and consulting Entrepreneurship and startup ventures Management and leadership roles within our organization Graduate programs (MBA, law, finance, etc.) The skills developed here — communication, resilience, negotiation, work ethic, leadership, and emotional intelligence — translate directly into competitive, high-performance career paths across industries. This role is intentionally structured to accelerate professional growth and expand long-term opportunities. Internship Details Duration: 3–4 months (May–August 2026) Compensation: 100% commission-based + performance bonuses Locations: Indianapolis, Northern Indiana, Tacoma, West Texas, Detroit, Cleveland, Portland, Eugene, Atlanta, Baton Rouge/Lafayette, New Jersey, Denver, Columbus, Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Louisville, Orlando, Cincinnati, Nashville, Tampa, and Seattle. Housing: Fully furnished housing arranged by Forge Training: Virtual onboarding + in-person summer training Please note: Temporary relocation may be required for placement. Placement in a specific market is not guaranteed and depends on business needs and availability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forge Marketing